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| Code | AR155 |
| Name | Introduction to Mesopotamian Archeology |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 1. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. KAZIM SERDAR GİRGİNER |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. KAZIM SERDAR GİRGİNER
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
It is an introduction to Mesopotamian cultures and archaeology, which will be covered over four years.
Course Content
Along with the geographical and geomorphological features of Mesopotamia, Mesopotamian excavation and research history, the period from the oldest period to the Obeyd period is being studied.
Course Precondition
Not Available
Resources
H. Tekin, Tarihöncesinde Mezopotamya, Ankara 2017.
Notes
E. Strommenger 1964, The Art of Mesopotamia, London.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Recognizes the geography of Mesopotamia. |
| LO02 | It explores the history of excavation and research in Mesopotamia. |
| LO03 | Evaluates settlements and finds from the earliest times in Mesopotamia. |
| LO04 | Discusses issues related to Paleolithic, Epipaleolithic and pre-pottery Neolithic periods. |
| LO05 | Interpret the cultures in the Neolithic periods. |
| LO06 | Analyze all stages of Halaf culture. |
| LO07 | Distinguishes similarities and differences with cultures in Anatolia in the same period. |
| LO08 | Discusses all the developments until the Chalcolithic Age. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the basic knowledge of archaeology and advanced applied knowledge. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains advanced knowledge, scientific results and problems related to scientific and application areas of archaeology. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Classifies archaeological data and material chronologically. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Examines the stylistic characteristics of archaeological material. | 2 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses all the skills gained in the profession of archaeology to serve society and humanity in line with national and universal needs. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Interpret the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in archaeology with a holistic perspective. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Records archaeological data visually and verbally using technological tools. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility in field studies (excavations and surveys) and projects in archaeological sites. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Makes individual and team work in the laboratory environment where archaeological data are evaluated in written and visual form. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the professional field with a critical approach. | 1 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Continuously improves himself/herself with the principle of lifelong development in scientific, social, artistic and cultural fields within his/her professional and individual development. | 2 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | To be able to share information about the field with experts and non-experts using Turkish and foreign languages. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Have professional and ethical responsibility. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Protects historical and cultural heritage. | 3 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Organize collaborative studies for problem solving with different disciplines. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geographical and geomorphological features of Mesopotamia | Literature research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Excavation and research history in Mesopotamia | Reading the recommended publications | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Paleolithic finds in Mesopotamia | Discussion of the given publications | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Epipaleolithic cultures | Literature research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Epipaleolithic finds | Literature research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Aceramic Neolithic settlements | Reading the found publications | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Aceramic Neolithic settlements and architecture | Reading a publication | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Quantification and consideration | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Aceramic Neolithic settlements continue | Literature research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Hassuna culture and settlements | Reading the publications that should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Hassuna pottery | Criticism of the publications read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Samarra culture and settlements | Homework topic selection | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Samarra pottery | Discussion of the publications | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Halaf culture | Final control of homework and discussion of shortcomings | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Halaf pottery | Homework submission | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Quantification and consideration | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Quantification and consideration | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||